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TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thompson called the adjourned meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon to order at 8:03 P.M., Wednesday, January 10, 1995 in Council Chambers, 1101
Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, California.
A.. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ginalski, Thayer, Thompson, Wolf, Nygren
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
EX OFFICIO:
Town Manager Kleinert, Town Attorney Ewing,
Police Chief Herley
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B. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
There were none.
C. BUSINESS
1. ACQUISmON OF HARROMAN PROPERTY AND JAY PROPERTIES BY
TOWN OF TIBURON AND MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The Town Attorney summarized the actions to be taken by the Council as follows:
a. Authorize Use of Measure L Bond Proceeds for Acquisition of Harroman and Jay
Properties
b. Authorize Execution of Purchase & Sale Agreement for Harroman Property
(Agreement between Town of Tiburon, Marin County Open Space District and
Pine Street Management Corporation)
c. Authorize Execution of Agreement with County Open Space District Regarding
Purchase of Harroman Property
Jerry Riessen, Last Chance Committee, stated they are still exploring ways to raise funds
and preserve open space; noted Martha Company property is still of major interest.
Nat Marans would like to see entire Town included in any future bond measures.
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Moved:
To authorize use of Measure L Bond proceeds for acquisition of
Harroman and Jay properties; authorize execution of Purchase & Sale
Agreement for Harroman Property between Town, Marin County Open
Space District and Pine Street Management Corporation, and Authorize
Execution of Agreement with County Open Space District regarding
purchase of Harroman Property.
Nygren, Seconded by Thayer
AYES: Unanimous
NOES: None
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Moved:
Vote:
2. NEW TOWN CENTER FACILmES
Larry Smith summarized information on senior housing, and he and Bruce Ross
responded to Council's questions.
Vice-Mayor Ginalski proposed forming a Blue Ribbon Committee composed of various
groups; proposed Council Chambers be included in the library and a smaller Town
Hall/Police Facility built at Ned's Way.
Kirk Hanson, Dick Hinkle, Polly Smith, Nancy Allegra, Doris Symonds, Carolyn
Garrrety, Ken Leigh, Diana Ginalski, Fran Mayberry, Dave Pence, Ann Ross, Nat
Marans, Hal Edelstein and Don Batten all voiced their opinions and concerns.
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Councilmember Nygren noted she still needed answers to questions 11, 13, 14 and 15
regarding the Flood Plain; asked for clarification of Adamson's cost estimate and child
care center parking issue.
Councilmember Thayer stated there was still a need for a comprehensive financing plan;
concerned about the project's density and working a deal with a developer; asked
whether architectural fees were included in the cost estimate; concerned about Angel
Island parking; felt the Town should have a ballot measure on the June ballot if the
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Councilmember Wolf stated she felt the Town should give the library the Mar West
site; had concerns about Vice-Mayor Ginalski's proposal; liked idea of a phased
approach; liked idea of Administrative building downtown; felt 25 units of senior housing
was acceptable and a maximum number.
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Vice- Mayor Ginalski stated the intent of his proposal is to deliver a product and reach
consensus; would like to see a Committee representing both sides meet and seek a
compromise.
Councilmember Nygren felt Downtown Plan had a cost shortfall of $1 million; felt
parking was inadequate; felt added traffic would create need for a Mar W e~t traffic
signal; concerned about two large public building blocking views; would like the
Emergency Operations Center and Administrative Building on the same site; thought
senior housing was important but not on a hill; supported the Town placing their own
ballot measure in conjunction with initiatives.
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Mayor Thompson stated he has never liked the Ned's Way site; voters have turned down
its proposal twice and the Town h~ spent $300,000 and lost; felt the Downtown Plan can
be achieved; stated there is no net loss of parking spaces; concerned about time required
to form a Blue Ribbon Committee and their ability to reach a compromise; noted the
Ned's Way plan still needs a funding mechanism and felt Council should make the final
decisions.
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Council directed that the New Town Center program continue to be agendized and the
agenda description be general and all inclusive of the various issues, and any written
information be submitted to the Town Council in advance of the meeting when possible.
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D. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon,
Mayor Thompson adjourned the meeting 11:40 P.M. sine die.
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ANDREW THOMPSON, R .
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